Çılbır Eggs Benedict Brunch (Print)

Silky poached eggs on garlic yogurt and spiced butter, perfect for a flavorful morning meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
04 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Eggs

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching water)

→ Spiced Butter

07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika plus pinch of chili flakes)
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

→ Assembly

10 - 2 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
11 - Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), for garnish
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Mix Greek yogurt with grated garlic, chopped herbs, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Spread evenly over the cut sides of each toasted English muffin half and set aside.
02 - Bring water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan and add white vinegar. Crack eggs into a small bowl, then gently slide each into the simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add Aleppo pepper and ground cumin, swirling until fragrant and the butter is foaming, approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Place two English muffin halves on each plate. Top each half with a generous dollop of the yogurt mixture, then a poached egg. Drizzle with spiced butter and garnish with fresh herbs and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It brings together the tangy richness of Turkish yogurt with the indulgent elegance of poached eggs in under half an hour.
  • The spiced butter adds warmth and depth that plain hollandaise could never match.
  • You get to impress guests with something that looks complicated but is actually quite forgiving once you get the hang of poaching.
02 -
  • Fresh eggs poach cleaner, older eggs spread into wispy strands no matter how gentle you are.
  • Dont skip the vinegar in the poaching water, it really does help the whites hold their shape.
  • If the butter starts to brown too fast, pull the skillet off the heat and let the spices bloom in residual warmth.
03 -
  • Swirl the simmering water gently before adding each egg to help the whites wrap around the yolk.
  • Warm your serving plates slightly so the eggs and butter stay at the perfect temperature longer.
  • If Aleppo pepper is hard to find, a good smoked paprika with a tiny pinch of cayenne brings similar warmth without overwhelming heat.
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